Max reacts to Kyrie Irving issuing a statement instead of talking directly to the media | First Take

Max Kellerman reacts to Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving's decision to release a statement instead of speaking directly with the media.
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[DenizCDemir]

This is exactly why I will never fear any team with Kyrie. Stupid people who think they are insightful geniuses are a hazard to everyone around them.

[Coreyy]

I’m waiting for the day when Kyrie refers to himself in 3rd person

[sethrotull]

The Nets are going to be a nightmare this season. The two most fragile personalities in basketball in one locker room

[goodfellabeats]

Max took it easy on Kyrie. SAS went off on him lol.

[MrAVGNdude]

Kd had Steph but he just can’t stay away from problematic PGs😂

[SSJRome]

Kyrie Irving doesn't want to talk to the media... and honestly, I wouldn't put that responsibility on Kevin Durant for too long either lol no good options in this case

[pauljoseph]

*KD don't wanna be near LeBron coz he's TOXIC.*


but ends up with *Kyrie* instead 😂

[leroyf]

I see why he doesn't want to speak. Even when he decides to not speak. He's still a problem .

[jasonvegan]

Stephen A reacts. Max reacts. I’m guessing Jalen, Jacoby, Skip, Shannon, Chris B, Brian W, Matt Barnes, Kendrick Perkins, Paul Pierce, Richard Jefferson are next on the “reacts to Kyrie” video list.

[tarrenceconyers]

Kyrie can't handle constructive criticism cuz he makin 30 million a year & LeBron made him a champion but pre LeBron Uncle Drew losing every season in Cleveland Kyrie loved the media.

[MrAVGNdude]

I feel sorry for the rest of the nets players. They’re gonna have to answer for every bad game Kyrie has this season..

This is why Draymond was so mad at KD for not addressing his free agency rumors. You need to speak for yourself so your teammates don’t have to take heat aimed at you. It gets annoying as the season goes on

[mikeoxitchy]

So... he doesn't trust the media?
Smart man.

[tyronewhitmore]

They always take this man out of context. Everyone sees why he don’t want to talk

[desean]

KD is that chick that goes from the toxic relationship to the good relationship then goes back to the bad one

[z-mane]

So u tellin me if a person controls his narrative to the best of his ability, he’s in the wrong??

[PrincipalSkinner]

KD and Kyrie are literally the least likeable players in the nba. They're meant for each other.

[red-baitingswine]

My all time favorite interviews were those of beast mode when he said "I'm only here so I don't get fined" and volunteered no further info (he was sick and tired of being manipulated by corporate hacks). The coolest. One of a kind.

[bdotvisualz]

NOTICE how upset the media is because Kyrie doesn't wanna talk to them! ....

[JohnDavis_]

What if he really don't feel like talking to talk. It may affect his mental health in some way. Smh dese hypocrits

[Narquisest]

Players are taking control from the media. Its about time. Take the fines and make the change . Speak to the people directly no matter.